Nds/Sky rolling out their new card pairing method

[satzzz]

I have an old DRX280 for free here if that would help someone

[mcginley50]

^^^^^^^^^^^
I take it some people missed this.....

Got my hands on an old Thompson Sky box and tried to pair the card via the link above but I get the following message

"Sorry, based on the Sky box details you provided, we need you to get in touch with us to activate your channels. Please contact us."

Not sure whether to contact them directly, are they blocking these boxes or should I just call them?

[mcginley50]

Got my hands on an old Thompson Sky box and tried to pair the card via the link above but I get the following message

"Sorry, based on the Sky box details you provided, we need you to get in touch with us to activate your channels. Please contact us."

Not sure whether to contact them directly, are they blocking these boxes or should I just call them?

Sorry, link is h*tps://activatemychannels.sky.com/activate

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I've asked a question so just waiting the answer

[digi247]

Sorry, link is h*tps://activatemychannels.sky.com/activate

Looks very much Like This loophole is now being closed, probably due to the fact that everyone is trying it via the activate channels link

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Yep, being closed...

Phone them and see if they can do it (Probably have to get a supervisor to ok it) Say your old box died and this was cheap.

[macmilm]

Yeah they will try to upgrade you to one of the non exploitable boxes... just sound interested and say "sounds good.. can you just pair this one for now and I will phone back when I have spoke to the mrs" ;-)
once its paired just avoid upgrade as long as poss

[Geko]

Are the Thomson boxes worth anything? I have one, that I have been meaning to repair the PSU in.

[rookie]

my suppliers cards have updated to 7/8/2013

[-X-]

quick qs for anyone who lost a card by putting it in the original box.
what box do you have as your subbed stb

[tronads]

I'm not fully understanding the situation with these cards and boxes, but if my understanding is correct, then any master card linked to a non Thomson box can no longer be updated...so what about the old Sky+ boxes, are the old sd cards effected in the same way ? Could someone still share a card from one of the old non hd boxes, obviously being able to share sd only, or are they changing encryption the same ?

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Apparently this email was sent to some users.....

Spoiler:

Hello,

We've recently contacted you regarding the need to replace your current Sky+HD box.

In August we're making some important updates to our systems which will  improve the security of your Sky+HD box and help you get the most out of  our great services and features. Once the updates are finished, the HD  channels you receive will stop working with your current Sky+HD box.

To avoid any disruptions in your HD service, we need to replace your Sky+HD box as soon as possible at no extra cost to you.
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How to order
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All you need to do is call 08448 245 460 to arrange the free delivery or installation of your new box.
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Look forward to more from Sky
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Your new Sky+HD box will bring you everything you already love from Sky,  and more. Plus, we'll be giving you a free Wireless Connector so you  can connect your Sky+HD box to your broadband router and unlock a world  of entertainment On Demand including new Catch Up TV, Box Sets on demand  and movies from the Sky Store.
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Send us back your old Sky+HD box
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Once your new Sky+HD is up and running, the old Sky box won't be any  good to you. Please phone our partners UK Mail on 0845 149 2196 and make  arrangements to return it to us. You can organise a collection at a  time convenient to you. This will help us to recycle all the re-usable  parts and save as much waste as possible.

Please order your new Sky+HD box today by calling 08448 245 460.

We look forward to helping you get the best from Sky.

The Sky Team

[EvilBoB]

Improve the security??? Haha what.. Are they trying to say someone could hack your Sky box remotely and the new ones fix that? Lol muppets

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Improve the security??? Haha what.. Are they trying to say someone could hack your Sky box remotely and the new ones fix that? Lol muppets

More like improve their security

[raelmadrid]

2013-09-01

[EvilBoB]

I lost my channels a few weeks ago...

[Nibb]

2013-09-01

Updated?

[raelmadrid]

Updated?

that's the rumour

[eblaster101]

SD will be fine. Only HD subscriptions will be effected. I have a SD sub on a HD box and it updates fine i have left the card in the official box for days. I even force the new software on it. All clears fine.

[Geko]

that's the rumour

I think it's just a stab in the dark. But a decent one.

Same as how I've been saying it will be when the Prem starts. It all adds up.

SD will be fine. Only HD subscriptions will be effected. I have a SD sub on a HD box and it updates fine i have left the card in the official box for days. I even force the new software on it. All clears fine.

But who wants to watch an SD sub? I'd rather watch through the bottom of a pint glass.